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Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:16:43 +0100Biden slams oil firms for 'war profiteering' as he mulls windfall tax
Biden made the accusation after oil companies reported record-breaking profits.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:02:22 +0100Russia and Ukraine trade barbs at the UN Security Council over grain export deal halt
The United Nations Security Council has met to discuss Russia’s suspension of grain exports through the Black Sea in an attempt to prevent food shortages.
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 07:00:06 +0100Latest news bulletin | November 1st – Morning
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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:54:25 +0100Lula supporters celebrate election victory in Brazil amid Bolsonaro silence
Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva's supporters are celebrating his narrow election victory in Brazil but there is tension in the air over Jair Bolsonaro's silence
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:29:17 +0100Russia recruiting US-trained Afghan commandos to fight in Ukraine
Russia is offering Afghan special forces, who fought alongside US troops, €1,500-a-month payments and promises of safe havens for their families.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:33:09 +0100Analysis: Why did half the voters in Brazil choose a man who served jail time for corruption?
Adored by half, despised by the other half. How did Lula manage to get elected for an unprecedented third time in Brazil?
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:30:44 +0100Brazil divided: Lula supporters jubilant as Bolsonaro fans question election result
There has been jubilation and disbelief in Brazil over Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva's narrow election victory against Bolsonaro who so far has not acknowledged defeat
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:28:17 +0100Israeli army demolishes Palestinian houses in occupied West Bank
Israeli forces bulldoze a residential building in the Palestinian city of Hebron. According to Israeli officials, residents risk having their homes destroyed if they lack the necessary construction permits.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:27:27 +0100US: Divers carve Halloween pumpkins underwater in Florida
An offbeat Halloween tradition took place in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary this past weekend on the US' southwestern coast. Scuba divers submerged 25 feet beneath the surface to carve jack-o’-lanterns during the annual Underwater Pumpk...
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:13:12 +0100Baghdad tanker blast accident kills at least 9 people, security forces say
A reported gas tanker explosion in Iraq's capital Baghdad killed at least nine people and injured around 13 others.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:48:51 +0100Watch: Salem in Massachusetts gears up for Halloween
Thousands of tourists and revellers have descended on the normally quiet city of Salem, on the US’s north-eastern seaboard, for the area’s Halloween celebrations. Salem is known for the Salem Witch Trials, the Hocus Pocus films, and all things wi...
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:00:07 +0100Latest news bulletin | October 31st – Evening
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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:51:05 +0100Drunk police officer injures colleague by firing gun in Geneva
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:27:07 +0100Norway raises military alert level after suspicious drone sightings
Norway heightened its military alert level on Monday, saying the country was facing the "most serious" security situation in decades.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:26:39 +0100Watch: Coldplay joined by Iranian actress live in Buenos Aires
Coldplay were joined live on stage by Iranian actress, Golshifteh Farahani, at a huge concert in Buenos Aires. Together they performed an Iranian song called "Baraye."
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:26:36 +0100EU-Brazil relations set to change following Lula victory, says expert
The EU-Mercosur trade deal is still to be ratified by member states, after being put on hold since 2019.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:14:59 +0100Ukraine war: Kyiv blackouts, Russian spies, grain shipment doubts, Russia mobilisation complete
These are the latest updates from the war in Ukraine.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:06:08 +0100Watch: The moment a bridge collapses in India, killing at least 134
Police in western India have arrested nine people on Monday as they investigated the collapse of a newly repaired 143-year-old suspension bridge in one of the country’s worst accidents in years, officials said
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:32:11 +0100Italy marks 20th anniversary of deadly Molise earthquakes
Most of the 30 victims were killed when a school collapsed in the town of San Giuliano di Puglia.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 14:33:08 +0100UK government slammed for 'wretched' migrant centre conditions
UK politicians from opposition and governing parties have demanded the Conservative government improve conditions at an overcrowded facility for migrants, described by an independent inspector as “wretched”.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:53:12 +0100'No breakthrough' at Putin-mediated Armenia and Azerbaijan talks
The settlement negotiations reflected an attempt by Moscow to shore up its influence in the region.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:50:10 +0100German police investigate attack on pro-democracy vigil near Iranian embassy
Three men reportedly attacked a vehicle outside the embassy that was displaying pro-democracy banners.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:48:22 +0100Cookies from beyond: A TikToker is baking recipes left behind on gravestones
An American librarian is recreating recipes inscribed on people's gravestones for all eterniy.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:00:06 +0100Europe's culinary heritage threatened by climate change.
A summer of soaring temperatures and a devastating drought has impacted on Europe's producers of gastronomic treasures, such as Kalamata olives, Iberico ham, Parmigiano, and Comté cheeses.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:00:05 +0100Latest news bulletin | October 31st – Midday
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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:45:53 +0100Russia launches 'massive' attack on key infrastructure in Ukraine, say authorities
A barrage of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities took place on Monday morning, knocking out power and water supply for some, Ukrainian officials said.
Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:06 +0100Latest news bulletin | October 31st – Morning
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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:13:51 +0100Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy
The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:06:34 +0100Ukraine war: Huge pro-Kyiv rally in Prague, more Russian missile attacks, UK hacking claims
Here is a round-up of some of Sunday's main events linked to Russia's war against Ukraine.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:43:10 +0100Lebanon's President Aoun leaves office after disastrous term bringing economic meltdown
Lebanon's outgoing President Michel Aoun has left the palace and acknowledged the huge amount of work the failed state needs to restore its economy.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:16:08 +0100Protests continue at French farm reservoir site after clashes with police
France's worst drought on record this summer has sharpened debate over water resources in the European Union's biggest agricultural sector.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:00:07 +0100Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Evening
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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:01:24 +0100India: At least 141 killed as newly renovated suspension bridge collapses in Gujarat
Hundreds of people were reportedly on the bridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi at the time of the collapse.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:11:53 +0100Thousands of people attend LGBTQ Pride marches in South Africa and Taiwan
South Africans attended the country's 33rd Pride celebration on Saturday despite terror warnings while the LGBTQ community and its allies in Taiwan marched through Taipei under the rain.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:07:45 +0100Search for bodies in Somalia’s capital after two bomb blasts
People try to search for bodies in the rubble after two vehicle bombs killed at least 100 people in the Somalia capital Mogadishu in an attack claimed by Al-Shabab Islamists.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:38:17 +0100Brazil election: Lula beats Bolsonaro in historic presidential runoff
Winning what is escribed as the most divisive election in the country’s history, Lula received 50.9% of the vote and Bolsonaro 49.1%, according to the country’s election authority.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:25:00 +0100UK: Man attacks Dover migrant processing centre before killing himself — witness
A Reuters photographer said the man attacked a migrant processing centre at Dover before killing himself by driving off with an improvised noose around his neck.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:08:30 +0100Philippines storm victims 'feared tsunami and ran toward mudslide'
The death toll from tropical storm Nalgae climbed on Sunday to 48, with more than 20 others missing and many parts of the country still inundated with water.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:44:30 +0100Nicaragua: Masaya city celebrates the Los Aguizotes carnival
Hundreds of people in costumes march and dance as they honour the 200-year-old Masayan tradition, celebrating Saint Jeronimo.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:43:34 +0100South Korea Halloween crush: emergency services evacuate victims
At least 153 people were killed on Saturday and scores injured in a stampede in central Seoul when thousands crowded into narrow streets to celebrate Halloween.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:27:24 +0100Seoul Halloween crush: Mourning declared as South Korea survivors describe 'horrific' scenes
World leaders have sent condolence messages after Saturday night's tragedy in South Korea's capital. At least 153 people including 26 foreigners died and over 130 were injured.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:05 +0100Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Midday
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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:07:13 +0100Ukraine war: Two cargo ships leave ports despite Moscow's grain exports deal pullout
Ukraine, the EU and US have turned on Moscow for halting the grain export deal, as Russia stands accused of risking increased global hunger and starvation.
Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:00:05 +0100Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Morning
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 20:02:15 +0200Swiss claim record for world’s longest passenger train with Alpine trip
Train company Rhaetian Railway has claimed the record with its 100-carriage-long convoy spanning 1.91 kilometres, which went on a spectacular trip through the Swiss Alps.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 19:40:52 +0200Iran protests: Europe's cities rally for Mahsa Amini and women's rights
Saturday saw people take to the streets across Europe in support of the Iranian demonstrations that have rocked the Islamic republic for six weeks.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:00:07 +0200Latest news bulletin | October 29th – Evening
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:57:51 +0200Seoul Halloween crush: 153 mostly young people dead, scores hurt in South Korea disaster
A national mourning period has been declared after Saturday night's Halloween tragedy, when a young party crowd was crushed in Seoul's streets. Many are still reported missing.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:02:51 +0200Somalia: At least 100 dead and 300 injured as two car bombs rock Mogadishu
Somalia's president said the toll could rise in the country's deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot in the capital five years ago.
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:59:44 +0200At least 60 people still missing as Tropical Storm Nalgae lashes the Philippines
Officials say at least 60 people are still missing feared dead after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the Philippines causing devastating mudslides and destroying homes.